Lead Clinician - Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Work in an environment that offers:

• Support for career progression and development
• 5 Weeks Annual leave & Salary Packaging 
• Excellent clinical exposure across a range of specialties

The Position

Job Reference: 3227

Position Title: Lead Clinician - Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)
Classification: Registered Nurse NP81 – NP74, Social Worker YC42 – YC45, Occupational Therapist YB20 – YB23  
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $3,385.80 - $3,992.80
Hours per fortnight: 216 hours available
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time and Part Time positions available. 

Closing date: 17/12/2025

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed and considered for progression prior to the advertising period closing. 

Join Our Supportive Multidisciplinary Team - Positions now available in our Swan Hill, Kyneton & Bendigo sites. 
Work with families and young people experiencing complex mental health difficulties in a dynamic and compassionate service.

The CAMHWS model of care provides holistic, family-centred and comprehensive assessment, alongside evidence-based treatment. Working in close collaboration with other supports and service providers, our focus is on achieving shared goals and positive outcomes through both individual and family-based therapeutic interventions.

Clinicians in regional areas receive a robust orientation and ongoing support, regular supervision, and continued connection with the Bendigo CAMHWS team. You’ll also have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities. Depending on location and negotiation, some Bendigo-based work may be considered.

Full-time and part-time hours available, with flexible rostering to support work–life balance.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Mental Health Service provides psychiatric care and treatment across a large catchment area in Victoria stretching from Swan Hill in the north of the state to Gisborne in the south. Family sensitive practice is central to our models of mental health care and best practice ensures the identification, inclusion and support of families, carers and children.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Belinda Crossley, Manager on 5440 6507 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE 

Allied Health Credentialing and Scope of Practice Protocol: HERE

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